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KL53 VBX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

178,642 mi
Last recorded178,642 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 VBX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 178,642 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 178,642 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 173,923 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nsf & osf (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nsr & osr(chasis rail corroded)

Pass 12 Jul 2022 168,868 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear chassis rail corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlamp misting inside

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 166,317 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 157,589 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 149,238 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 149,101 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Fuel valve (rear of engine) (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 149,050 miles

Fuel pipe leaking fuel regulator (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 140,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 129,929 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 129,661 miles

surface rust on both rear chassis rails

Fail 31 May 2016 129,661 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

surface rust on both rear chassis rails

Pass 21 May 2015 128,054 miles

both rear bump stops missing

both rear chassis rails coroded

Fail 21 May 2015 128,054 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

both rear bump stops missing

both rear chassis rails coroded

Pass 7 Jun 2014 123,701 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 118,028 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 114,271 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 100,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

centre brake light not working

front wiper blades split at ends

nearside rear lamp has water in it

Pass 27 May 2010 86,652 miles

Oil leak

brake fluid low in reservoir

front washer jet hose loose under bonnet near exhaust heat shield

Pass 14 May 2009 71,598 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 58,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 46,063 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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KL53 VBX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2003 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 100,620 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KL53 VBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KL53 VBX registered?

KL53 VBX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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